EHS Student Handbook 2022-23 | Page 20

Table of Cont . Grad . Req . Disciplinary Responibilities Stud . Activities School Services Miscellaneous
occurred within close proximity of a school ; ( 2 ) whether other students from the school were involved or whether there was any gang involvement ; ( 3 ) whether the conduct involved violence , threats of violence , or the unlawful use of a weapon , as defined in section Conn . Gen . Stat . ยง 29-38 , and whether any injuries occurred ; and ( 4 ) whether the conduct involved the use of alcohol .
In making a determination as to whether such conduct is seriously disruptive of the educational process , the Administration and / or the Board of Education may also consider whether such offcampus conduct involved the use of drugs , bullying , harassment , hostile environment or emotional / physical harm to any student .
1 . When considering whether conduct off school grounds is seriously disruptive of the educational process , the term " weapon " means any pistol or revolver , any dirk knife or switch knife having an automatic spring release devise by which a blade is released from the handle , having a blade of over one and one-half inches in length , and any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument , including any sling shot , black jack , sand bag , metal or brass knuckles , stiletto , knife , the edged portion of the blade of which is four inches and over in length or martial arts weapon as defined below at section VI . B .
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Actions Leading to Disciplinary Action , including Suspension and / or Expulsion
Conduct which may lead to disciplinary action ( including but not limited to suspension and / or expulsion ) includes conduct on school grounds or at a school-sponsored activity , and conduct off school grounds , as set forth above . Such conduct includes , but is not limited to , the following :
1 . Striking or assaulting a student , members of the school staff or other persons . 2 . Theft . 3 . The use of obscene or profane language or gestures .
4 . Violation of smoking , dress , transportation regulations , or other regulations and / or policies governing student conduct .
5 . Refusal to obey a member of the school staff , or law enforcement authorities , or disruptive classroom behavior .
6 . Any act of harassment based on an individual ' s sex , sexual orientation , race , color , religion , disability , national origin , ancestry , gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law .
7 . Refusal by a student to identify himself / herself to a staff member when asked .
8 . A walk-out from or sit-in within a classroom or school building or school grounds .
9 . Blackmailing , harassing , threatening or intimidating school staff or students .
10 . Possession of any weapon , weapon facsimile , deadly weapon , pistol , knife , blackjack , bludgeon , box cutter , metal knuckles , pellet gun , explosive device ,
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